Cleaning for fall is a lot like spring cleaning, with a few added chores to recover from the last season and prepare for the next. Get your fall cleaning done before the house fills up for the holidays so you can relax and enjoy the season.
Let In the Light
Shorter days and more time indoors means any light is welcome light. Get all your windows sparkling clean so you can take advantage of the sun whenever possible. When washing windows, choose a cool, overcast day, because a sunny day causes the windows to dry too quickly and streak.
Wipe the outside windows horizontally, and the interior windows vertically. If there is a streak, you can tell by its direction which side of the window needs another cleaning. Don’t forget to dust the screens while you’re at it – fall often means open windows, so you don’t want the dust blowing in.
Get Carpets Company-Ready
Fall holidays usually mean plenty of guests. The dirt and mud of summer probably left your carpets less than pristine, but your busy fall routine may not leave time for carpet cleaning. Schedule an appointment with a carpet cleaning service like Grimebusters Ltd. to get your carpets stain-free for fall and winter. They handle the work when you don’t have time.
Bust the Dust
Dry weather, open windows, and the lazy days of summer may have left a layer of dust on everything. Although regular dusting is an obvious chore, don’t forget to dust your lampshades and light bulbs. As the days get shorter, you’ll want all the light from your fixtures you can get. Turn off lights and wipe down bulbs with a microfiber cloth. Clean cloth shades with a vacuum upholstery attachments, or wash plastic and glass shades with a damp cloth.
Don’t Forget the Furnace
Avoid the stale smell and the blowing dust before you fire up the furnace for the first time in fall. Vacuum out the heat registers to relieve them of any collected dust. Also, chance out the furnace filters. Not only does this cut down on dust in your home, it also ensures your furnace is running well. After a summer of disuse, you may still get a bit of dust from the registers, but it will be less than if you left them dirty.
A clean home from top to bottom is easier to maintain as life gets busier through the fall and winter months. Take a few minutes to get everything in top shape now so you can get out and enjoy the last bit of sunshine and fun the season has to offer.
